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      Gary Neville trolls Jamie Carragher over Jurgen Klopp quitting Liverpool as fans hail ex-Man Utd star’s ‘banter’

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      GARY NEVILLE could not resist poking fun at Jamie Carragher and Liverpool after the shock news regarding Jurgen Klopp.The football world was shocked on Friday when the German, 56, announced that he would be leaving Liverpool at the end of the season.
      Jurgen Klopp announced his impending departure from Liverpool on FridayCredit: PA
      Man Utd legend Gary Neville couldn’t resist poking fun at Jamie Carragher and the RedsCredit: Instagram
      Klopp transformed Liverpool back into one of Europe’s most feared outfits since he took charge in October 2015 and has won everything.
      The Kop icon will forever be lovingly remembered as the man who ended their 30-year title drought.
      And he also led the Reds to three Champions League finals,- tasting success in 2019.
      Klopp says he informed Liverpool chiefs of his decision to step down last NOVEMBER but players and staff only learned of his exit yesterday.
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      And he revealed that there were “tears” when he told his squad as the countdown officially starts to the end of his reign.
      While Liverpool fans were struggling to contain their emotions – with one even stating that he would rather his wife left him than Klopp quit Anfield – Manchester United fans declared it was the best news ever.
      And legendary Red Devils defender Neville could not resist making a slight jibe towards the Reds and his Liverpool legend Sky Sports co-pundit Carragher with a three-word message.
      Neville posted a photo of himself and Carragher smiling, seemingly on a previous night out somewhere.
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      And he decided to caption it with the words: “Klopp’s leaving do”.
      Fans instantly hit back at his wind-up, but not everybody was aggressive.
      One wrote: “Let’s be honest, you gotta love the banter Neville’s got.”
      Another wrote: “That’s f***ing fantastic banter Gary.”
      A third said: “He’s done you here Jamie ahaha.”
      While a fourth declared: “Nevs crack is brilliant.”
      Meanwhile, Carragher reacted to the bombshell yesterday by saying: “This news was always going to be a body blow to the club whenever it came.
      “I just thought it would be another few years away.
      “What a manager, what a man, let’s go out with a bang Jurgen!”
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      The Reds are currently five points clear at the top of the Premier League, they will face Chelsea in the Carabao Cup Final next month, and they are also still in both the FA Cup and Europa League. More

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      Pep Guardiola breaks silence on Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp’s shock exit at end of season after Man City beat Tottenham

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      PEP GUARDIOLA paid tribute to his greatest rival Jurgen Klopp – and claimed he will sleep better next season once the German has stepped down at Liverpool.Klopp shocked the football world on Friday by announcing he will quit the Reds at the end of the campaign after nine trophy-laden years.
      Pep Guardiola spoke at length about his long rivalry with Jurgen Klopp
      Klopp and Guardiola duelled in the Bundesliga and now in the PremCredit: Getty
      For much of that time he has gone head to head with Guardiola’s Manchester City side in the greatest Premier League battle of the modern era.
      “Of course I will miss him. It was a shock, like it was for everyone. 
      “We will lose something .We cannot define our period here without him, without Liverpool. It’s impossible.
      “He has been the best rival I have ever had in my life.
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      “In Dortmund when I was in Bayern, then here. I think the Premier League are going to miss him, the charisma, the personality and especially the way his teams play.
      “Of course I wish him all the best. 
      “He will not admit it, but he will be back, I know it. Maybe in ten years time, I don’t know.
      “He said carefully he needs to charge his energy. With his personality, with his energy, he will be back, national team, another team, I don’t know.
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      “I think football needs personalities and managers like him.”
      But Guardiola hinted he would not be following Klopp’s lead and stepping down to re-energise. 
      The former Barcelona chief said: “I’m fine. I still have one more year, I want to do it and maybe extend. So I’m fine.” More

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      Emotional Jurgen Klopp reveals ‘there were tears’ when he told Liverpool stars and staff about his shock exit

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      JURGEN KLOPP admits there were “tears” when he told Liverpool’s staff and players that he’d be leaving at the end of the season.The German announced his imminent Anfield departure on Thursday morning, much to the shock of the entire footie world.
      Jurgen Klopp will leave Liverpool at the end of the seasonCredit: ALAMY
      Klopp informed the Liverpool brass of his decision to step down last NovemberCredit: GETTY
      Klopp admits there were ‘tears’ when he told players and staff of his imminent exitCredit: AP
      Klopp informed Reds chiefs of his decision to step down last NOVEMBER, although players and staff only learned of his exit today.
      And the Kop icon revealed there was a wave of emotion when he informed them that he’s moving on to pastures new.
      He said: “I had some talks in the last days when I had to tell other people before the public.
      “There were some tears. That’s normal when we were so long together.
      “The club needs time to plan the future while we are in the present.”
      Klopp’s decision to step down as Anfield chief is the result of burnout from his 24-year-long managerial career.
      His name will no doubt creep on the wishlists of Premier League clubs in the future.
      But in a show of loyalty to the Merseysiders, he’s vowed to NEVER manage in England again.
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      When pressed on his next move, he said: “No club, no country for the next year.
      “No other English club ever. Even if I have nothing to eat, it will not happen.”
      Attention has already turned to who will replace Klopp in the Anfield dugout.
      But unlike Sir Alex Ferguson when he left Manchester United in the summer of 2013, the German WON’T have any say on his successor.
      He said: “No [say], why should I?
      “In football, some people you don’t see often, you live this business and it looks like I do all the work but I don’t and I can’t.
      “What we’ve built is an incredibly strong structure. It’s one of the reasons I can leave.”
      Klopp transformed Liverpool from underachievers to Premier League and Champions League winners during his time at the helm of the Anfield ship.
      Jurgen Klopp guided Jurgen Klopp to their first-ever Premier League title in the 2019-20 seasonCredit: Rex
      Attention has already turned to who will replace Klopp at AnfieldCredit: PA
      But he insists Fenway Sports Group don’t need his input on the next man to steer the ship.
      He said: “The last thing they need is advice from the old man walking out.”
      Former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso is the favourite to replace Klopp, who will go down as one of the club’s greatest-evermanagers.
      But the Spaniard insists he’s currently more than happy at Bundesliga big boys Bayer Leverkusen.
      He said: “I was surprised by Jurgen’s news. I have huge respect for Jurgen and Liverpool.
      “At the moment I am really happy here and enjoying my work.
      “Each day and game is a challenge.
      “We are in an intense and beautiful journey here at Leverkusen.”
      Liverpool next manager huntBy Chisanga Malata
      LIVERPOOL are on the hunt for a new manager following the shock revelation that Jurgen Klopp will leave the club.
      The German dropped the bombshell news on Friday morning, leaving Kopites around the world stunned.
      Fans’ attentions have now turned to who will replace the iconic German in the Anfield dugout.
      And SunSport is on hand with the five standout candidates to succeed the club’s soon-to-be former iconic manager.
      Xabi Alonso
      The former Reds midfielder is the favourite to replace Klopp after a stellar one-and-a-half seasons in charge of Bayer Leverkusen.
      Alonso has a 64 per cent win ratio for the Bundesliga outfit, who he guided to a sixth-placed finish and Europa League football last season.
      Roberto De Zerbi
      The Italian has been a revelation for Brighton since replacing Graham Potter at the Amex in September 2022.
      Brighton finished in sixth place last season, a mere five points behind Liverpool.
      Jose Mourinho
      The former Chelsea and Manchester United manager is currently a free agent after being axed by Italian giants Roma this month.
      Mourinho has had a fiery history with the club in the past, but he’d be the perfect man to bring in if the Reds brass want another big-name manager.
      Unai Emery
      The Spaniard has well and truly bounced back from a disastrous spell with Arsenal at Villa Park.
      Emery guided Aston Villa to a seventh-placed finish last season, a feat they’re on course to better as they’re currently fourth in the Premier League table.
      Steven Gerrard
      The Reds icon has been touted as a future manager of the club ever since he hung up his playing boots.
      His ill-fated spell at Aston Villa, however, may put the club off from an emotional managerial Anfield return.
      And on top of that, the former England man has just signed a new contract with Saudi Pro League club Al-Ettifaq.

      The Champions League-winning Reds legend added: “Speculation is normal.
      “But I have great respect and admiration for what Jurgen has done at Liverpool in the last nine years, and how he’s done it.
      “He has a connection with the fans, he’s done a great job.
      “But my focus is here at Bayer Leverkusen.
      “I have great motivation to do a good job here.
      “I’m very happy with the team, with the club, with everything, so that’s my focus.
      “My focus isn’t on May, it’s on tomorrow ahead of our game against Gladbach and helping my players to be ready.
      “But what I will say is it was surprising what happened at Liverpool with Jurgen leaving.”
      Alonso, however, refused to rule out the prospect of ever taking charge of the Reds.
      “Honestly,” he said when asked about being in the Anfield dugout next season. “I don’t have a direct answer (laughs).
      Xabi Alonso is the favourite to take overBy Dan King
      XABI ALONSO ticks almost every box to succeed Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool manager, and if Bayer Leverkusen don’t let their lead at the top of the Bundesliga slip the case for him to do so will be irresistible.
      The former Kop idol knows the club inside out after five seasons at Anfield and has made no secret of his enduring affection.
      Alonso has already forged a reputation as an innovative coach playing an attractive, pressing style, usually in a fluid 3-4-2-1 formation.
      He has taken Leverkusen from second bottom of the Bundesliga to seven-points clear at the top, putting them on course to be crowned German champions for the first time in their 120-year history.
      It’s worth remembering that both Rafa Benitez and Klopp arrived at Anfield with proof they could dethrone clubs who dominated their leagues.
      For Alonso to do the same, in only his second season as a top-flight manager, would mark him out as something special.
      It is that lack of long-term experience that would still make appointing him to replace Klopp a gamble.
      But otherwise, he looks like the perfect candidate as Liverpool are forced to plan a future without the man who made them champions of England, Europe and the world.

      “I’m happy here right now, that’s for sure, and only thinking about Leverkusen.”
      Klopp’s decision to leave Merseysiders has caused shockwaves and left fans and pundits alike stunned.
      Reds legend Jamie Carragher wrote on X: “This news was always going to be a body blow to the club whenever it came.
      “I just thought it would be another few years away.
      “What a manager, what a man, let’s go out with a bang Jurgen!”
      Gary Lineker wrote: “Wow. Huge news. What an incredible job he’s done.
      “A special The Rest Is Football podcast will be with you this afternoon.”
      Klopp’s countryman Thomas Tuchel – who replaced him at Borussia Dortmund in 2015 – chimed in: “I have to digest that first.
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      “Kloppo is one of the very best coaches in the world, he has always managed to influence the clubs where he worked. It’s big news.”
      Liverpool will be back in action on Sunday, welcoming Norwich City to Anfield for their FA Cup fourth-round tie.
      Jurgen Klopp will no doubt receive a warm embrace from the Anfield faithful on SundayCredit: REX
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      Jurgen Klopp next job odds: Germany national team most likely after Liverpool departure, Dortmund 15/2

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      THE German national side looks most likely to be Jurgen Klopp’s next job once he steps away from Liverpool.The 56-year-old shocked the footballing world when revealing this season would be his last at Anfield as he plans to step down from the role in the summer.
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      Germany national team 1/9
      Dortmund 15/2
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      Klopp admitted he was simply running out of energy, having given everything to the role since his appointment in 2015.
      Speaking back in 2020, he revealed when he did leave Liverpool that he’d take a year away from the game, only returning if he felt he missed football during that time.
      While Liverpool begin their search for a replacement, this announcement is sure to spike the interest of other chairmen across the footballing world, who now know he’ll be available come the summer.
      Taking into account what he’s said, bookmakers Betfair have a pretty clear idea of where Klopp will be heading next, making the German national team as short as 1/9 to be his next role.
      That move might work as preference for Klopp, taking him away from the 24/7 nature of club football.
      It’s a role he’s regularly been linked with and certainly would seem a likely target of his.
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      A return to Dortmund – where he enjoyed great success before leaving for Merseyside – is next in the betting at 15/2.
      Dortmund won two Bundesliga titles, two DFB-Pokals and finished runners-up in the 2012/13 Champions League.
      Real Madrid (11/1) and Barcelona (14/1) come next, with Xavi under increased pressure at the Catalan side.
      Reports in Spain also already linked Klopp with Barcelona following his announcement earlier.
      At bigger odds come the England national team (16/1), Bayern Munich (50/1) and Manchester United at a huge – but probably not huge enough – 200/1.
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      How Liverpool could line up under Xabi Alonso as Reds tipped to make double transfer raid on Bayer Leverkusen

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      LIVERPOOL could look a very different proposition under Xabi Alonso next season.The Bayer Leverkusen boss, 42, is the overwhelming favourite to succeed Jurgen Klopp after the German shocked the footballing world by announcing he will leave Anfield at the end of the season.
      Florian Wirtz could be Mo Salah’s replacement at Liverpool next seasonCredit: Getty
      Liverpool could look a very different side next season
      Wirtz has been sensational for Leverkusen so far this season
      The former Reds midfielder has led Leverkusen to the top of the Bundesliga as they seek a first title in their history.
      And he could be preparing to bring THREE of his current squad with him to Merseyside.
      Forward Florian Wirtz, left-back Alex Grimaldo and right-back Jeremie Frimpong could all follow Alonso to England.
      Mo Salah was heavily linked with a move to Saudi Arabia last summer and could yet complete a transfer to the Middle East at the end of this season – particularly given Klopp’s upcoming exit.
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      And if the Egyptian does depart, playmaker Wirtz could be Alonso’s chosen replacement.
      He has scored eight goals and provided 12 assists in 25 games for Leverkusen so far this season.
      Meanwhile, The Reds’ full-back positions may also be on the verge of a big change-up.
      Trent Alexander-Arnold could finally become a regular in Liverpool’s midfield, moving on from right-back.
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      Alex Grimaldo is another Leverkusen star that could move to AnfieldCredit: Reuters
      Grimaldo has scored seven league goals from left-back this season
      And Alonso may also feel a replacement is needed for Andy Robertson, 29, following his injury problems this season.
      This would pave the way for Frimpong and Grimaldo to move straight into the Liverpool XI.
      Dutch right-back Frimpong, 23, has scored seven goals and provided 10 assists already this season.
      And Grimaldo has managed an even more impressive feat on the other flank with nine goals and 10 assists.
      The pair could further strengthen Liverpool’s backline and make them a force to be reckoned with under Alonso.
      Alonso could also look to convince Jeremie Frimpong to accompany him on MerseysideCredit: AFP
      Frimpong has been another superb performer for Alonso’s side
      Alonso the right man for LiverpoolBy Dan King
      Xabi Alonso ticks almost every box to succeed Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool manager, and if Bayer Leverkusen don’t let their lead at the top of the Bundesliga slip the case for him to do so will be irresistible.
      The former Kop idol knows the club inside out after five seasons at Anfield and has made no secret of his enduring affection.
      Alonso has already forged a reputation as an innovative coach playing an attractive, pressing style, usually in a fluid 3-4-2-1 formation.
      He has taken Leverkusen from second bottom of the Bundesliga to seven-points clear at the top, putting them on course to be crowned German champions for the first time in their 120-year history.
      It’s worth remembering that both Rafa Benitez and Klopp arrived at Anfield with proof they could dethrone clubs who dominated their leagues
      For Alonso to do the same, in only his second season as a top-flight manager, would mark him out as something special.
      It is that lack of long-term experience that would still make appointing him to replace Klopp a gamble.
      But otherwise, he looks like the perfect candidate as Liverpool are forced to plan a future without the man who made them champions of England, Europe and the world. More

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      Liverpool announce transfer guru’s departure just hours after Jurgen Klopp announced stunning Anfield exit

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      LIVERPOOL sporting director Jorg Schmadtke is set to leave the club at the end of January.In an official statement, the 59-year-old said: “Liverpool is a very special club so to have had the opportunity to work here has been a huge honour for me, even though I knew from the outset that it would only be for a short period.
      Jorg Schmadtke will leave Liverpool at the end of the transfer windowCredit: Getty
      “I would like to thank everyone – the owners, manager, staff, players and fans – for the support I have been given and offer my best wishes for the rest of this season.”
      Schmadtke joined Liverpool in May 2023 following a five-year tenure at Wolfsburg.
      He oversaw the transfers of Dominik Szoboszlai, Wataru Endo and Ryan Gravenberch during his time at the club.
      Manager Jurgen Klopp previously admitted that he has a “good” relationship with him.
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      During a press conference, the Reds boss said: “There is nothing really to say about that from me. There must be other people in the club who talk about that.
      “My relationship with him is good, my relationship was top with the other two guys (Michael Edwards and Julian Ward) as well, going back to Ian Ayre as well So my relationship is good with these guys.
      “I have no doubt. So many people work in and around that department, they are always here. A sporting director like Jorg helped a lot in the last window, definitely but you are right, at the moment it looks like it will be a quiet window, I can guarantee that but at the moment it is all fine.”
      The announcement of Schmadtke’s departure came just one hour after the news of Klopp’s summer exit broke.
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      Klopp announced this morning that he will be leaving Liverpool at the end of the season.
      He said: “I can understand that it’s a shock for a lot of people in this moment, when you hear it for the first time, but obviously I can explain it – or at least try to explain it.
      “I love absolutely everything about this club, I love everything about the city, I love everything about our supporters, I love the team, I love the staff. I love everything. But that I still take this decision shows you that I am convinced it is the one I have to take.
      “It is that I am, how can I say it, running out of energy. I have no problem now, obviously, I knew it already for longer that I will have to announce it at one point, but I am absolutely fine now. I know that I cannot do the job again and again and again and again.
      “After the years we had together and after all the time we spent together and after all the things we went through together, the respect grew for you, the love grew for you and the least I owe you is the truth – and that is the truth.” More

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      Five managers who could replace Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool as legendary German boss announces shock depature

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      LIVERPOOL have been rocked by the news of Jurgen Klopp’s imminent departure – and five managers are in contention to replace the German.The iconic Kop chief dropped the bombshell news that he’ll leave Anfield at the end of the season on Friday morning.
      Jurgen Klopp will leave Liverpool at the end of the seasonCredit: ALAMY
      The German manager guided Liverpool to Champions League success in June 2019Credit: GETTY
      The 56-year-old – who ended Liverpool’s 30-year wait for a league title – told the club he’d quit last NovemberCredit: TIMES NEWSPAPERS
      He said: “I can understand that it’s a shock for a lot of people in this moment, when you hear it for the first time.
      “But obviously I can explain it – or at least try to explain it.
      “I love absolutely everything about this club, I love everything about the city, I love everything about our supporters, I love the team, I love the staff.
      “I love everything. But that I still take this decision shows you that I am convinced it is the one I have to take.
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      “It is that I am, how can I say it, running out of energy.
      “I have no problem now, obviously, I knew it already for longer that I will have to announce it at one point, but I am absolutely fine now.
      “I know that I cannot do the job again and again and again and again.
      “After the years we had together and after all the time we spent together and after all the things we went through together.
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      Liverpool fans around the world are all wondering who will replace KloppCredit: PA
      “The respect grew for you, the love grew for you and the least I owe you is the truth – and that is the truth.”
      Reds fans around the world are now wondering who will fill the void Klopp will leave in the Anfield dugout.
      And SunSport is on hand with the five standout candidates to succeed the club’s soon-to-be former legendary manager.
      Xabi Alonso
      The former Reds midfielder is the favourite to replace Klopp after a stellar one-and-a-half seasons in charge of Bayer Leverkusen.
      Alonso has a 64 per cent win ratio for the Bundesliga outfit, whom he guided to a sixth-placed finish and Europa League football last season.
      Getting the Basque boss won’t be an issue as Leverkusen placed a clause in his contract – which expires in the summer of 2026 – allowing him to leave at the end of the season if the Merseysiders come calling.
      Former Reds fan favourite and current Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso is a contender to replace Jurgen KloppCredit: PA
      Roberto De Zerbi
      The Italian has been a revelation for Brighton since replacing Graham Potter at the Amex in September 2022.
      Brighton finished in sixth place last season, a mere five points behind Liverpool.
      The Seagulls will no doubt fight tooth and nail to keep De Zerbi on the south coast.
      But they’ll ultimately be powerless to stop him from joining the Merseysiders if they come calling and he expresses a desire to leave.
      Brighton boss Robert De Zerbi is in contention to replace Jurgen KloppCredit: AFP
      Jose Mourinho
      The former Chelsea and Manchester United boss is currently a free agent after being axed by Italian giants Roma this month.
      Mourinho has had a fiery history with the club in the past, but he’d be the perfect man to bring in if the Reds brass want a big-name manager to replace Klopp.
      Liverpool, however, would likely face competition for the services from Saudi Pro League side Al-Shabab, who are rumoured to be in talks to appoint the Portuguese as their new manager.
      Jose Mourinho is a free agent and an outside candidate to replace KloppCredit: GETTY
      Unai Emery
      The Spaniard has well and truly bounced back from a disastrous spell with Arsenal at Villa Park.

      Emery guided Aston Villa to a seventh-placed finish last season, a feat they’re on course to better as they’re currently fourth in the Premier League table.
      Emery has Villa playing an exciting style of football which wouldn’t be out of place at Anfield.
      Unai Emery is flying high at Aston Villa and could potentially take charge at AnfieldCredit: GETTY
      Steven Gerrard
      The Reds icon has been touted as a future manager of the club ever since he hung up his playing boots.
      His ill-fated spell at Aston Villa, however, may have put the club off from giving him an emotional managerial Anfield return.
      And on top of that, the former England man has just signed a new contract with Saudi Pro League club Al-Ettifaq.
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      Stranger things have, however, happened in the beautiful game.
      And given his immense standing with Kopites, it’s not entirely beyond the realm of possibility that he finds himself standing in the Anfield dugout.
      Kop icon Steven Gerrard is an outside contender to replace Jurgen Klopp at the Anfield helmCredit: PA More

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      Why is Jurgen Klopp leaving Liverpool?

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      JURGEN Klopp has been one of Liverpool’s most beloved and successful managers of recent years.The German has announced he’s stepping down at the end of the 2023/24 season — here we take a look at why.
      Jurgen Klopp celebrating after winning the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium on May 14, 2022Credit: PA
      Why is Jurgen Klopp leaving Liverpool?
      The news broke that Jurgen Klopp will step down as Liverpool manager on January 26, 2024.
      He explained his reason for leaving is that he is running out of energy and cannot continue in the demanding job for years on end.
      Klopp opened up about his decision to leave his role in an emotional interview, during which he shared his love for the club, the fans and the city.
      He said: “I can understand that it’s a shock for a lot of people in this moment, when you hear it for the first time, but obviously I can explain it — or at least try to explain it.
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      “I love absolutely everything about this club, I love everything about the city, I love everything about our supporters, I love the team, I love the staff.
      “I love everything. But that I still take this decision shows you that I am convinced it is the one I have to take.
      “It is that I am, how can I say it, running out of energy. I have no problem now, obviously, I knew it already for longer that I will have to announce it at one point, but I am absolutely fine now. I know that I cannot do the job again and again and again and again.
      “After the years we had together and after all the time we spent together and after all the things we went through together, the respect grew for you, the love grew for you and the least I owe you is the truth — and that is the truth.”
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      Klopp informed Liverpool’s owners of his intention to quit last summer.
      What has Jurgen Klopp won at Liverpool?
      Klopp took over at Anfield in October 2015.
      In a successful spell at the club, Jurgen has guided Liverpool to the Premier League (2019/20), Champions League (2018/19), UEFA Super Cup (2019/20), FIFA Club World Cup (2019/20), League Cup (2021/22) and FA Cup (2021/22).
      He is the only Liverpool manager to win six different major trophies.
      The Reds are also currently top of the Prem table.
      Who could replace Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool?
      Some of the managers in the running to replace Jurgen at Anfield are: More